These Are the Best Gifts for True Self-Care.
This holiday season, give the gift of relaxation instead of just buying someone lotion and calling it a day. I don’t want to be ungrateful, but is there anything more boring than receiving yet another gift basket of lotion and washcloth? Not really. There are better ways to give relaxing, self-care-focused gifts that are actually useful and cool. Please note the following.
Best Skin Care Gifts
In social media parlance, “self-care” and “skin care” are almost the same thing in most cases. The good news is that there are all sorts of little tools and trinkets you can use for skin care that make great gifts.
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Odor remover gifts are good stocking fillers and aren’t very expensive. Try these balls that you freeze and rub on your face ($9.99) or a gua sha tool ($5.56), both of which are very popular on social media.
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The NuFace MINI+ ($187.50) remains a desirable and popular gift. It uses microcurrents to smooth and tighten the skin, and it’s fun and high-tech.
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Getting someone real chemical skin care products is difficult because you may assume that you see some blemish on their face that they need to fix. Avoid that drama with a varied set of sheet masks, like the Sephora Collection Holy Sheet Mask Set ($50).
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Sheet masks are easy to use, but do you know what’s easier? Patches under the eyes. Get 30 pairs for $18 at Ulta . Everyone loves them and they make a great gift.
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The Face Ice Pack ($10.99) is a great gift simply because it is unique and reusable. Use it cold to relieve odors or warm to relax and relieve headaches.
The best holiday gifts
When it’s time to relax, you’ll need at least four products to make it perfect. These are just rules. We live in a very materialistic society, and to get rid of the capitalist routine often, paradoxically, requires… things.
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Shower steamers are cool because they serve no purpose other than to relax you. They are similar to bath bombs, but they release scents in the shower. These are pretty easy and make great stocking stuffers. You can get seven for $9.99 at Target .
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Getting a random candle from that useless TJMaxx checkout aisle only shows that you didn’t put any thought into your gift. But a fancy candle? This is different. The Homesick candles ($28.50 and up) are large, as are the birthday candles ($49.99) and the ever-popular Maison Margiela Replica candles . Win the holidays with a Diptyque Candle ($42 or $74, depending on size).
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Everyone loves the Comfy ($44.98), a truly gigantic oversized blanket sweatshirt that’s perfect for lounging around the house in a relaxed manner.
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One proven option is a massage gun, but you should go big or go home: Homedics has a heated gun for $53.99.